3860 — Crimson
Reds family
Weeks Dye Works 3860 (Crimson) is a dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex code #581F25 and RGB values 88, 31, 37. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 3860
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 3860
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 3860
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 3860 (Crimson) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 3860
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 3860, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
Weeks Dye Works 3860 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 3860
Weeks Dye Works 3860 is the floss known as Crimson: a moderately saturated, dark member of the reds family with warm crimson tones. Its bold and dramatic presence shines in holiday designs and bold accents alike. Pull this thread for berries or valentines when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 3860 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 3860 (Crimson) is a dark shade in the reds family with hex #581F25 and RGB 88, 31, 37. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring ladybug designs and barn scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 3860?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 3860 (Crimson) is DMC 3857 (Rosewood dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 902 (Garnet very dark, 83%) and DMC 814 (Garnet dark, 82%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 3860?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 3860 are 1343 Boysenberry (ΔE 3.65), 1235 Roasted Figs (ΔE 4.63), and 4121 Indian Summer (ΔE 6.08). These are useful substitutes when 3860 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 3860?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 3860 (Crimson) when your project calls for ladybug designs, barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 3860.
Does Weeks Dye Works 3860 (Crimson) vary between dye lots?
Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like 3860 are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.